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3 days ago

Gay Days goes on in Orlando despite anti-LGBTQ sentiments, laws

What started out as a get-together for a group of friends at Walt Disney World is now one of Orlandoโ€™s most iconic multi-day events.

3 days ago

Disney lawsuit judge removes himself from case but not for reasons cited by DeSantis

A federal judge overseeing the First Amendment lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks filed against Gov. Ron DeSantis and others is disqualifying himself, but not because of bias claims made by the Florida governor.

Florida education officials to meet over rules for new school laws

The Florida Department of Education is gearing up to begin crafting rules to carry out a number of measures approved by state lawmakers and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, including some proposals that were among the most controversial issues from the 2023 legislative session.

Florida State Guard to expand under new law DeSantis signed

The Florida State Guard may more than triple in size after Gov. DeSantis signed a new bill into law Friday.

โ€˜All hands on deck:โ€™ Volusia deputies start new role patrolling beaches

There was a big shift Friday in who patrols the beach in Volusia County. Just the day before, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law that took immediate effect that says all unincorporated areas in a county now fall under the sheriffโ€™s office.

DeSantis Versus Disney: Why Florida is in a feud with one of its biggest employers

As DeSantis prepares to run for president, Disney is likely to follow him in the campaign too, and the feud may influence how people see him.

Largest US gay rights group issues Florida travel advisory

The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. has joined other civil rights organizations in issuing a travel advisory for Florida.

Disney scraps plans for new Florida campus as fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis continues

The Walt Disney Co. says it's scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florida and relocate 2,000 employees from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development.

Central Florida grassroots group to host town hall to amplify AAPI voters

Asian American Pacific Islanders Coming Together is hosting a town hall at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office to raise awareness on AAPI issues in the community.

Florida DEI law for public universities puts private schools on alert

At New College of Florida in Sarasota Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure that could change how public colleges and universities operate in the state.

Republican faces write-in candidate in Florida House 24 race Tuesday

Voters in Marion County will decide on Tuesday whether a Republican or a write-in candidate will represent them in the Florida Legislature.

DeSantis signs bill to shield travel records from Florida public record over security concerns

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed 37 bills, including a measure that will prevent the release of past and future travel records of DeSantis and other state leaders.

Disney monorail inspections tucked into new law signed by DeSantis

The Florida Department of Transportation will soon have the duty to inspect Walt Disney Worldโ€™s monorail system, one of several provisions enacted by the Florida Legislature as part of the stateโ€™s clash with the Walt Disney Company.

Tyre Sampson Act signed into law, changes rules for Florida rides

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill into law that would make changes to amusement rides in an effort to increase safety and prevent another tragedy like the death of a teenager on an Orlando attraction last year.

Orange County woman accuses Florida election police of intimidation

An Orange County woman accused Florida's Office of Election Crimes and Security of trying to intimidate those who register people to vote.

Florida Senate backs controversial immigration changes

With Democrats saying the proposal could lead to racial profiling, the Florida Senate on Friday passed an immigration package that Republican supporters said is aimed at forcing the federal government to address an โ€œinvasionโ€ of migrants into the country.

Florida House bill rolls back gun-buying age set after Parkland shooting

The Florida House on Friday passed a measure that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and other โ€œlongโ€ guns, voting to scrap a high-profile change passed after a 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.

Florida House write-in candidate says he was duped into running. Now he wants to change the law

Robert โ€œFoxyโ€ Fox didnโ€™t think he would be actively running in a general election for the Florida House of Representatives.

Florida lawmakers OK bill to let landlords collect fees from renters instead of deposit

As Florida grapples with a shortage of affordable housing, the Senate on Friday gave final approval to a bill that could lead to landlords collecting monthly fees instead of security deposits from renters.

DeSantis, in Israel, signs bill curbing hate speech on private property

A new law now in effect in Florida makes it a crime to distribute flyers onto private property with hate speech in them, or project hateful messages onto private property without permission.

Florida Senate passes controversial election law changes

The Florida Senate on Wednesday approved a sweeping elections bill aimed at continuing Republican leadersโ€™ efforts to crack down on voter-registration groups and ensuring Gov. Ron DeSantis doesnโ€™t have to resign from office to run for president.

Meet the lead lawyers handling Disneyโ€™s lawsuit against Florida Gov. DeSantis

The four lawyers listed on the Walt Disney Companyโ€™s lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis include a legendary lawyer who handled cases for Disney and former President Trump, lawyers who focus on contract and constitutional law, and all of them are qualified in some form or fashion to work on the case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Disney sues DeSantis in US court alleging campaign of retaliation, rights violations

The Walt Disney Company is going to court against Gov. DeSantis and the state of Florida, as the fight between DeSantis and Disney continues.

Florida Legislature OKs bill to curb hate speech on private property

The Florida Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill to make it a hate crime to distribute flyers containing hate speech onto private property, among other things, and sent the bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature.

Florida Senate panel backs transgender bathroom bill

A key Senate committee on Tuesday approved a scaled-back proposal aimed at requiring transgender men and women to use restrooms that line up with their sex assigned at birth, as protesters marched to the Capitol to speak out against bills targeting the LGBTQ community.

DeSantisโ€™ Disney district board: โ€˜We are going to have to raise taxesโ€™

Gov. Ron DeSantisโ€™ hand-picked board members told concerned business owners their taxes would be raised to help pay for lawyers during the governorโ€™s ongoing fight with Disney.

Florida GOP set to remove hurdle to DeSantis White House bid

Florida Republicans are poised to change state law to allow GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president without having to leave office.

Florida Legislature considers bill allowing security deposit alternative for renters

The Florida Legislature is considering a bill that could give renters the option to pay a monthly fee instead of a larger security deposit upfront.

Florida House OKs bill aimed at curbing hate speech on private property

In a particularly rancorous Florida Legislative Session, one bill brought everyone in the Florida House together Thursday โ€” it was aimed at stopping the growing number of hateful messages being distributed in neighborhoods and projecting onto buildings.

โ€˜Walkout 2 Learnโ€™ student rallies to protest Florida education policies

State legislators and community leaders say there will be classroom walkouts and rallies taking place across Florida on Friday in protest of the stateโ€™s education policies.

Gay pride parade canceled after Florida law impacting drag shows passes

Officials in a southwest Florida city have canceled a gay pride parade and restricted other pride events to people 21 years and older.

Death penalty sentence no longer requires unanimous jury in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill eliminating a requirement for unanimous jury recommendations before judges can impose death sentences.

Bills targeting transgender care, adult entertainment pass Florida House

Wednesday was a busy day for Florida lawmakers as three big bills passed in the House but not without fierce opposition.

DeSantisโ€™ bid to nullify Disney-Reedy Creek deal added to Florida bill. Hereโ€™s what it says

A plan to get rid of an agreement the Walt Disney Company made with the former governing body that oversaw Walt Disney World property is now in the Florida Senate.

Florida House OKs 6-week abortion bill, sends it to DeSantis

The Florida House of Representatives approved a bill that would ban most abortions after six weeks Thursday, sending the measure to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Group tells LGBTQ travelers โ€˜Florida may not be a safe place to visitโ€™

Equality Florida issued a travel advisory Wednesday, telling people that โ€˜Florida may not be a safe place to visit or take up residence.โ€

Florida lawmaker urged to apologize for calling transgender people โ€˜demonsโ€™

Equality Florida, the stateโ€™s LGBTQ civil rights organization, is demanding Florida lawmaker State Rep. Webster Barnaby formally retract his words after he called transgender people โ€œimpsโ€ and โ€œmutantsโ€ and โ€œdemons.โ€

DeSantis promises โ€˜very, very strong actionโ€™ against Disney over Reedy Creek agreement

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would not go into specifics Friday, but he promised that he and the state Legislature would take โ€œvery, very strong actionโ€ in the coming weeks against Disney for an agreement that serves to strip the new district that oversees Disney World property of much of its power.

Florida ban on Chinese-made drones upsets law enforcement, lawmakers

Beginning Wednesday, government agencies can no longer use certain brands of drones under a new rule in Florida.

Florida Senate Republicans OK treatment ban for trans minors, restrictions for trans adults

The Florida Senate on Tuesday passed a plan that would bar doctors and other health-care providers from offering treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender minors.

Florida Senate proposes more election law changes

The Florida Senate on Monday released a 98-page bill that includes proposed changes ranging from clamping down on voter-registration groups to relaxing campaign-finance reporting rules.

Florida House backs Parental Rights in Education law expansion

The Florida House on Friday took a step toward expanding a controversial 2022 law that prevents instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early school grades, approving a measure that would broaden the prohibition through eighth grade.

Future of Volusiaโ€™s Beach Patrol uncertain with new bills introduced in state

Two bills targeting police units in unincorporated areas of counties is making its way through Florida's Senate and House right now.

Florida Legislature OKs concealed carry of guns without a permit

The Florida Senate passed its permitless carry bill Thursday, sending it to Gov. DeSantis for his signature.

Florida Senate rejects safe gun storage amendment to permitless carry bill

The Florida Senate is taking up a bill to allow people to carry a concealed weapon without a permit right now. The bill, HB 543, already passed the Florida House.

Florida Legislature OKs incentives for affordable housing, bans rent control

With approval Friday from the Florida House, Senate President Kathleen Passidomoโ€™s $711 million effort to make housing more affordable for working Floridians is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Constitutional carry gun law passes Florida House

Lawmakers in the Florida House of Representatives passed a bill Friday that would allow people to carry a concealed firearm without a state permit.

Florida Legislature OKs universal school vouchers, sends bill to Gov. DeSantis

A Republican supermajority in the Florida Legislature sealed the deal Thursday on a bill that would expand school vouchers to all Florida families.

Florida agriculture commissioner credits News 6 in developing gas manipulator bill

Floridaโ€™s new agriculture commissioner, Wilton Simpson, told News 6 he is confident legislation that will carry penalties for the use of so-called โ€œgas pump manipulation devices,โ€ will pass with full support by state lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis.

Secret Service calls gas pump manipulator legislation a โ€˜game changerโ€™

Committees in the Florida House and Senate have been assigned to review identical bills that include proposed felony charges for anyone who โ€œtampers with, manipulates, removes, replaces, or interrupts any mechanical or electronic component located within a retail fuel dispenser.โ€

Bill puts Space Florida board under governorโ€™s control

As the House begins to revamp economic-development programs, Floridaโ€™s aerospace agency would draw more direct oversight, with the governor controlling its board of directors.

Florida House poised to pass school voucher expansion

The Florida House is on the cusp of passing a massive expansion of school-voucher programs that would make every student eligible to receive taxpayer-backed scholarships, while the full Senate is poised to consider its version of the bill.

Florida advances bills on gender identity, defamation

Florida Republicans are advancing a proposal to ban classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity through the eighth grade, expanding the controversial law critics call โ€œDonโ€™t Say Gay.โ€.

Florida lawmakers look to curb windshield lawsuits

Amid a debate pitting insurers against independent auto-glass shops, Florida lawmakers Tuesday started moving forward with a proposal aimed at preventing lawsuits over windshield-damage claims.

Florida House panel backs lowering age to buy guns

With backing from Speaker Paul Renner, a House panel on Monday approved a bill that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and other long guns in Florida.

Florida Senate committee approves attractions safety act named for Tyre Sampson

A Florida Senate committee approved a bill Monday afternoon to make changes to ride safety rules after the death of a tourist at an Orlando attraction.

Florida abortion ban could have impact beyond the state

A stricter abortion ban under consideration for Florida could have practical implications for women throughout the South and political implications for Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida lawmakers eye later school start times. Hereโ€™s how late

With some high-powered support, a Florida House panel Thursday backed a proposal that would set start times for high schools and middle schools that would be more in tune with teensโ€™ natural rhythms.

DeSantis to target โ€˜culture issuesโ€™ during Floridaโ€™s 2023 legislative session, News 6 political expert says

News 6 political expert and University of Central Florida history professor Jim Clark said all eyes will be on Floridaโ€™s legislative session over the next 60 days.

Town hall seeks Pine Hills community input after string of deadly shootings

A town hall is seeking input from the Pine Hills community ahead of the legislative session and after a string of deadly shootings last week that killed a 38-year-old woman, a 9-year-old girl and a Spectrum News 13 reporter.

Florida lawmaker files juvenile justice reform bill in the wake of Orlando shootings

Body camera video shows deputies in Orange County arresting Keith Melvin Moses after heโ€™s accused of shooting five people, killing a TV reporter and a 9-year-old girl. The encounter with the sheriffโ€™s office on Feb. 22 was far from his first run-in with law enforcement.

State Attorney Worrell wants juvenile justice changes after Orlando shootings

Last week, Monique Worrell, state attorney for Orange and Osceola counties, laid the blame on a juvenile justice system not designed to handle a juvenile like Moses, and called on state legislators to make changes.

Florida PTSD law a โ€˜game-changerโ€™ for 1st responders, attorney says

On March 27, 2018, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed Florida Senate Bill 376 into law, scoring a major victory for the men and women dealing with work-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD.

Florida lawmaker files โ€˜Death with Dignityโ€™ bill, inspired by Daytona Beach hospital shooting

A new bill filed in the Florida Senate was inspired by a recent incident in Daytona Beach where a 76-year-old woman allegedly shot and killed her terminally-ill husband in a hospital.

Governor would get to appoint FHSAA board under new Florida bill

A bill going through the Florida Legislature would give Gov. Ron DeSantis control over the board of the nonprofit group that oversees school sports in the state.

DeSantis asks for millions of dollars more to money to fight lawsuits

Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., is asking Florida state legislators to approve millions of dollars to help his office and other state agencies fight lawsuits stemming from new laws and executive orders.

Florida House OKs migrant transportation, election crimes prosecutor bills

The Florida House Friday morning passed two bills clarifying controversial programs on migrant transportation and prosecuting election crimes, sending both measures to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature.

Florida House passes bill to rename, remake Disneyโ€™s Reedy Creek

Florida House Lawmakers in Tallahassee passed a bill Thursday that will change the governing body that runs Walt Disney World property in the latest chapter of the fight between Florida Gov. DeSantis and Walt Disney World.

Bill allowing Florida to fly migrants around the US passes state Senate

Republicans in the Florida Senate passed a bill that gives the state the authority to fly migrants who arrive here anywhere in the country to other locations.

Florida Senate passes bill clarifying election crimes prosecution

Floridaโ€™s statewide prosecutor would have jurisdiction to prosecute more crimes related to elections and voting, under a bill passed by the Florida Senate Wednesday.

New details emerge in DeSantis-Disneyโ€™s Reedy Creek district battle

The Florida Legislature will get Gov. Ron DeSantisโ€™ plan to remake the special taxing district for Walt Disney World in the upcoming legislative session, according to a notice filed in Osceola County.

Hereโ€™s Mega Millions jackpot helps Florida schools

Every year, the Florida Lottery, which leads the country in lottery sales, sends money to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.

Hereโ€™s how Mega Millions jackpot helps Florida schools

Every year, the Florida Lottery, which leads the country in lottery sales, sends money to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.

Roof damage fight goes to Florida appeals court

Florida lawmakers in May approved scaling back a requirement to replace roofs. A contractors group and a roofing company have gone to a state appeals court as they argue the change is unconstitutional.

Florida grand jury calls for new laws on illegal immigration

A statewide grand jury empaneled at the request of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for lawmakers to create new criminal penalties for harboring undocumented immigrants.

A new Florida Legislature is in place. Hereโ€™s how to contact your state lawmakers

Have an issue you want to talk to your lawmaker about? Here's how.

Florida lawmakers set to meet on ailing insurance market

The Florida Legislature will meet next week for a special session on property insurance and property tax relief in the wake of damage caused by Hurricane Ian.

Florida lawmakers to meet in December special session

State lawmakers will be meeting in December for a special session, according to a memo sent by the Florida Legislature on Tuesday.

Results 2022: Meet the candidates for U.S. House District 10

U.S. Rep Val Demings is leaving her congressional district to run for U.S. Senate. That means U.S. House District 10 is an open seat this year.

Results 2022: Meet the candidates for US House District 7

Going for the open seat is Cory Mills, a Republican defense consultant who has a litany of conservative endorsements and is flush with cash. The Democrat is Karen Green, a former cruise line executive with several endorsements from progressive leaders.

State draws challenges over pot license

Weeks after state health officials selected a Suwannee County man to receive a long-awaited medical marijuana license earmarked for a Black farmer, applicants who lost out on joining Floridaโ€™s growing cannabis industry are challenging the decision.

Hereโ€™s what Florida Amendment 2 means on the November ballot

Amendment 2 would get rid of the Florida Constitution Revision Commission.

Hereโ€™s what Florida Amendment 1 means on the November ballot

This amendment creates property assessment exemptions for changes that protect property from flood damage.

Results 2022: Meet the 4 Democrats running for US House District 7

The candidates are Hilsia Fernandez, Karen Green, Al Krulick and Allek Pastrana.

Floridaโ€™s โ€˜Parental Rights in Educationโ€™ law opposed by 15 states, DC

Attorneys general from 15 states and the District of Columbia are seeking to aid challengers to a new Florida law that restricts instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in Florida public schools.

Florida Legislature begins special session on insurance

The Florida Legislature has started a special session focused on fixing the stateโ€™s turbulent property insurance market.

EXPLAINER: Why are Disney and DeSantis feuding in Florida?

The Florida Legislature has passed a bill to dissolve a private government controlled by Disney that provides municipal-like services for its 27,000 acres in the Sunshine State.

Expect a legal challenge to Floridaโ€™s redistricting map soon, law expert says

Democrats in Florida will likely file a legal challenge to the new Congressional district map approved by the majority-Republican Florida Legislature Thursday.

Florida Legislature gives up, asks DeSantis for congressional maps

The Florida Legislatureโ€™s leaders have sent a memo to lawmakers ahead of a special session next week saying legislative staff will not draw new congressional maps.

EXPLAINER: Why some states still lack new voting districts

Campaigns for Congress are underway for this yearโ€™s elections, but lingering disagreements over the final shape of new voting districts have left some candidates โ€” and would-be candidates โ€” in limbo.

Federal judge orders information on Floridaโ€™s new elections bill

A federal judge considering a constitutional challenge to a 2021 state elections law ordered attorneys Monday to quickly file briefs about the potential effects of a bill that the Legislature passed this month to make further changes in the elections system.

Central Florida students, community members protest controversial โ€˜Donโ€™t Say Gayโ€™ bill

Students at Edgewater High School took part in a walkout Friday to protest a piece of legislation critics have colloquially dubbed the โ€œDonโ€™t Say Gayโ€ bill.

Students across Seminole County walkout to protest Floridaโ€™s โ€˜Donโ€™t Say Gayโ€™ bill

Middle and high school students across Seminole County walked out Thursday afternoon in protest of a Florida bill that would ban discussions about sexual orientation or gender identity in classrooms across the state.

Florida Supreme Court refuses Gov. Ron DeSantisโ€™ redistricting request

On Thursday, the Supreme Court denied Gov. Ron DeSantisโ€™ request for an advisory opinion on the Congressional redistricting maps proposed by the Florida Legislature and himself.

Florida Senate moves forward on redistricting without Gov. DeSantisโ€™ map

The Florida Senate is expected to consider a map on Wednesday that will redraw Congressional districts and add a new one for the state.

Florida Legislature is in session, hereโ€™s how to contact your state lawmakers

Have an issue you want to talk to your lawmaker about during the Florida Legislative Session? Here's how.

Group challenging FPL rate hike takes fight to Supreme Court

A group that challenged a Florida Power & Light plan to raise base electric rates is taking the fight to the state Supreme Court.

Two laws, lower workersโ€™ comp rates to take effect

A pair of bills signed this year by Gov. Ron DeSantis, involving vehicle rentals and notaries public, will become law Saturday.

Florida lawmakers look at proposal to address toxic algae

Florida lawmakers Tuesday started moving forward with an effort to direct money in the fight against toxic algae toward long-term solutions and freshwater bodies.

5 things to know about Floridaโ€™s new COVID-19 laws

Florida's four new laws give the state new tools to fight COVID-19 mandates.

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